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Tuesday 28 Apr 2015 - 11:59 Makkah mean time-9-7-1436
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New York, (IINA) - City and state leaders as well as residents in New York were joined by dozens of members of the Jamaica Muslim Center to unveil the conversion of 168th Street to a one-way street from Hillside Avenue to Gothic Drive, which was completed April 10, Time Ledger reported.
“Mayor Bill de Blasio, through his Vision Zero initiatives, has gone to great lengths to improve the safety of New York City streets, and the department of transportation (DOT) has commendably taken swift action on this critical matter,” said David Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows). “With this completed conversion of 168th Street, the entire surrounding residents, including the worshipers at the JMC, and the students and parents of the Jamaica and Thomas Edison high schools will now be able to safely travel along this densely utilized street with some sense of peace.”
“The new one-way street on 168th Street is a great sign of our city’s commitment to making our streets safer,” said City Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest). “I want to thank the DOT for listening to the concerns of the Jamaica Hills neighborhood and transforming a dangerous street into one that will keep local residents safe and meet the community’s needs.”
Last year, a 16-year-old boy from the Jamaica Muslim Center who was struck by a speeding vehicle and suffered serious injuries is still under recovery. Since the accident, lawmakers have aggressively pushed for a one-way street, which required Department of Transportation study and approval before beginning any construction.
“Our sincere thoughts and prayers are still with the young member of our center, who was seriously injured last year on this exact road,” said Dr. Wahedhur Rahman, president of the center.
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